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Dental Assistant Jobs in San Jose, CA

19 live dental assistant listings in San Jose, CA from 13 employers — Western Dental / Sonrava Health has the most openings with 5.

Open Positions19 live
Neeshat S Khan, DDS logo

Dental Assistant (RDA/DA)

Neeshat S Khan, DDS

San Jose, CAPart-Time · Salary Varies
Smile Brands Inc. logo

Dental Assistant (with RDA)

Smile Brands Inc.

San Jose, CA~$52k–$64k/yr
Smiles-R-Us Family Dental logo

Registered Dental Assistant

Smiles-R-Us Family Dental

San Jose, CAPart-Time · Salary Varies
Indian Health Center of Santa Clara Valley logo

Dental Assistant

Indian Health Center of Santa Clara Valley

San Jose, CA~$56k–$60k/yr
Mark A. Stepovich, D.D.S., Inc. logo

Dental Assistant or Registered Dental Assistant

Mark A. Stepovich, D.D.S., Inc.

San Jose, CAAvg $44.34k–$58.09k
Mark A. Stepovich, D.D.S., Inc. logo

Dental Assistant Floater

Mark A. Stepovich, D.D.S., Inc.

San Jose, CAPart-Time · Salary Varies
Indian Health Center of Santa Clara Valley logo

Registered Dental Assistant

Indian Health Center of Santa Clara Valley

San Jose, CA~$56k–$60k/yr
AACI logo

Registered Dental Assistant

AACI

San Jose, CA~$67k–$75k/yr
Fantastic Family Dental logo

Registered Dental Assistant (RDA)/Dental Assistant

Fantastic Family Dental

San Jose, CAPart-Time · Salary Varies
Dental Connections logo

Dental Assistant

Dental Connections

San Jose, CA~$46k–$71k/yr
Kouvaris Orthodontics logo

Orthodontic Assistant

Kouvaris Orthodontics

San Jose, CAPart-Time · Salary Varies
Corsa Orthodontics logo

Orthodontic Assistant ( 1 yr min exp req'd)

Corsa Orthodontics

San Jose, CA~$56k–$77k/yr
Butterfly Dental Care logo

Registered Dental Assistant / Dental Assistant

Butterfly Dental Care

San Jose, CAPart-Time · Salary Varies
Western Dental / Sonrava Health logo

DA X-Ray

Western Dental / Sonrava Health

San Jose, CA~$46k–$48k/yr
Western Dental / Sonrava Health logo

Dental Assistant

Western Dental / Sonrava Health

San Jose, CA~$48k–$53k/yr
Western Dental / Sonrava Health logo

Registered Dental Asst

Western Dental / Sonrava Health

San Jose, CA~$58k–$60k/yr
Western Dental / Sonrava Health logo

Registered Dental Asst

Western Dental / Sonrava Health

San Jose, CA~$58k–$60k/yr
Western Dental / Sonrava Health logo

Traveling Ortho Assistant-RDA

Western Dental / Sonrava Health

San Jose, CA~$62k–$64k/yr
Pacific Dental Services logo

Specialty Dental Assistant Endodontics

Pacific Dental Services

San Jose, CA~$54k–$75k/yr

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Salary data

Dental Assistant Salary in San Jose

The metro wage estimate for dental assistants in the San Jose area.

San Jose median
$74,600
BLS OEWS metro estimate, May 2025
vs. national
+55%
national median $48,070
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Licensing

Dental Assistant Licensing in California

Dental assistant practice in California is regulated by the Dental Board of California.

Scope of practice — what a dental assistant may do, and under what level of supervision — is set by state law and changes over time, so verify current rules with the board before relying on them.

Dental Board of California · Last verified: September 2026

Dental assistant requirements in California →
Employers

Who’s Hiring Dental Assistants in San Jose

13 employers have 19 open dental assistant roles in San Jose, led by Western Dental / Sonrava Health with 5 openings.

About This Role

A dental assistant supports the dentist chairside with room prep, instruments, imaging, and patient care.

Dental practices across the San Jose area hire for this role — the listings above are the live openings on DentistryHires right now.

Learn more about the dental assistant career path →
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

01How many dental assistant jobs are open in San Jose, CA right now?

As of September 2026, DentistryHires is showing 19 live dental assistant openings in San Jose, CA. They come from 13 employers. The listings at the top of this page are that feed.

02What does a dental assistant earn in San Jose?

The metro wage estimate for dental assistants in the San Jose area is $74,600 a year (BLS OEWS metro estimate, May 2025).

03What licence does a dental assistant need in California?

The Dental Board of California sets the licensing rules for dental assistants in California. The summary on this page was last verified in September 2026. See the California requirements page for the current rules.

04Which employers are hiring dental assistants in San Jose?

The San Jose listings currently come from 13 employers, including Western Dental / Sonrava Health (5), Indian Health Center of Santa Clara Valley (2), and Mark A. Stepovich, D.D.S., Inc. (2). 10 other employers have openings too.